Neurodiversity Lead - Mental health Advocate

Position Title: Neurodiversity Lead - Mental Health Advocate

Location: Primarily based at centres in Hammersmith and across London, with regular work at HMP Bronzefield

Salary Range: £26,000 - £32,000

Contract Type: Permanent / Fixed-term until March 2027

Working Hours: 35 hours per week (including 2 days working remotely)


Overview:

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Neurodiversity Lead to join their team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support women within the criminal justice system, particularly those based at HMP Bronzefield, as they prepare for reintegration into the community. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and supporting women with neurodivergent profiles or related traits, working closely with health care and education teams.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to women with neurodivergent needs, with a focus on smooth transitions from prison into the community.
• Collaborate with other professionals to develop and implement holistic support plans.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings such as the weekly complex case reviews and Safety Intervention Meetings (SIM), serving as the neurodiversity specialist within the wider London Criminal Justice Service.
• Accept and manage referrals from both prison and community criminal justice teams, acting as the key link between custody and community services.
• Guide women through the network of available services, helping them to re-establish themselves positively in the community after release.
• Work alongside service users to co-produce personalised support and action plans that take into account their unique needs and circumstances.
• Deliver a combination of casework and signposting support, empowering women to access appropriate services.
• Provide on-site support at HMP Bronzefield through a drop-in service 1-2 days per week.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of neurodiversity, mental health, and the impact of violence against women and girls, particularly within the context of the criminal justice system.
• Experience in developing and delivering trauma-informed support plans, enabling clients to address multiple complex needs and engage effectively with services.
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain composed and professional within a prison environment.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.